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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1946
Page
3
Iowa City AP report notes four non-starters from the North Dakota State game will be available for the Purdue clash at Iowa Stadium on Dad’s Day. Coach Eddie Anderson also cited need for improved downfield blocking and a stronger passing attack.
Des Moines United Press reports Drake Bulldogs travel for a Friday night game after limiting practice to three days due to injuries. The squad will entrain Wednesday to El Paso for Texas Mines game, reducing two days off their usual schedule.
A long missive from Rev Otis Moore of Garnerville New York looks back to 1902 1904 and 1905 football and baseball at Mount Vernon and nearby towns. He recalls a 6 0 Cornell victory over Drake a 17 15 win over Iowa State and a legendary long field goal by Verner Hayward. The letter includes lineup notes on Mt Vernon teams and players across Linn and Jones counties.
Davenport Three Eye league champions visit the V F W on Thursday at 4 30 p m at Daniels park in a nine inning CYO benefit game. Lefty Rozek extends navy leave to attend and manager Frank Tvr dik vows top form for the barnstorming squad.
The St. Louis Cardinals cling to a half game lead over Brooklyn as three pitchers hit as well as they pitch. While regulars slump, these hurlers provide crucial hitting and pitching, with the club winning three of five since leaving New York.
The Brooklyn community was asked by Rev. Benny J. C. Benson to pause for a minute of prayer at noon each day in support of the Dodgers in their pennant race with St. Louis. The article notes recent Cardinals wins, Dodgers' remaining schedule, and possible playoff and World Series timing.
Roy McHugh profiles Davenport high school football as Ally Schwank builds a potent offense. Joe Paulsen, 1945 all stater, leads a strong backfield with transfers Fred Buck and Roger Warnack. Davenport defeated Burlington 26 19 and Tilden Tech 34 8 and hosts Franklin on Nov 9.
Brecheen hurled a complete game as St Louis defeated Chicago 1 to 0. Nicholson and Brecheen drove in the only run with a second inning hit, while Wyse and Schmitz held the Cubs to one run through seven innings before Lozing pitched. Umpires were Jord a Rear don Goetz Time 1.43.
Rain halted Tuesday's Phillies Dodgers game as they chase the Cardinals in the National League pennant race. The matchup will resume Thursday in Brooklyn with both clubs seeking momentum in the playoff push.
Standings show St Louis, Brooklyn, Chicago leading with several teams chasing. Results list St Louis 1 Chicago 0 and Brooklyn 6 Philadelphia 1. Tuesday games feature Cincinnati at St Louis and Boston at New York among others.
St Louis INS reports Terry Moore said he would not consider becoming a manager until his playing career was definitely over. He commented on reports tying him to the Cincinnati Reds job after Bill McKechnie resigned as manager.
Hank Greenberg questions Bob Feller's heavy mound schedule as he chases a major league strikeout record. Greenberg says overwork could injure Feller and cost the Indians, noting Feller may pitch frequently to chase the record while risking his arm and team value.
Oklahoma Aggies star Bob Fenimore won another draft delay as Woodward draft board said no inductions until Oct 30. If Fenimore takes the preinduction physical then a 21 day rule would push his induction to after that date, delaying his entry into the armed forces.
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